EBSCN·2025-09-22 10:15Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the machinery industry [1] Core Views - The demand for construction machinery continues to recover, driven by significant projects such as the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project, which is expected to generate substantial new demand for machinery [15][16] - The humanoid robot sector is poised for a breakthrough in 2025, with mass production expected to address data scarcity issues and enhance the practicality of humanoid robots [6] - The liquid cooling technology is becoming a trend due to the increasing power consumption of AI platforms, with significant investments expected in this area [7][8] Summary by Sections Humanoid Robots - Modulus Technology announced a significant funding round to enhance production capabilities and expand into various sectors [3] - Yushun Technology released an open-source architecture for humanoid robots, facilitating autonomous learning and decision-making [3] - The humanoid robot industry is expected to see mass production in 2025, which will drive data collection and training, enhancing the industry's overall development [6] Liquid Cooling - NVIDIA is pushing for the development of new microchannel liquid cooling technology due to high power demands from its latest chips [7] - The industry is transitioning towards liquid cooling solutions as traditional air cooling becomes insufficient [8] - Companies like Invid and Highland are recommended for investment as they are positioned to benefit from this trend [8] Engineering Machinery - The engineering machinery sector is benefiting from the commencement of major projects, such as the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project, which has a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan [15] - Domestic sales of excavators showed a year-on-year increase of 14.8% in August 2025, indicating a recovery in the market [15][16] - Key players in the engineering machinery sector include Zoomlion, Sany Heavy Industry, and XCMG, which are expected to see growth due to ongoing demand [16] Forklifts - Forklift sales in August 2025 reached 118,087 units, a year-on-year increase of 19.4%, with significant growth in both domestic and export markets [17] - The rise of autonomous forklifts is expected to drive further market expansion, with a projected 39.3% increase in sales by 2025 [17] Rail Transit Equipment - The rail transit equipment sector is experiencing growth due to increased investment in rail infrastructure, with a cumulative fixed asset investment of 504.1 billion yuan in the first eight months of 2025 [17] - Companies like CRRC and China Railway Signal & Communication are recommended for investment as they stand to benefit from this trend [17] Semiconductor Equipment - The implementation of reciprocal tariffs is accelerating the domestic substitution of key semiconductor equipment, with a focus on lithography machines [18][19] - The establishment of the third phase of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, with a capital of 344 billion yuan, highlights the government's commitment to the semiconductor industry [19] New Energy Equipment - The development of solid-state batteries is advancing, with companies like Panasonic aiming to produce samples by 2026, which could significantly enhance battery performance [20][21][22] - The equipment sector for solid-state battery production is expected to see rapid growth as new manufacturing processes are introduced [22] Low-altitude Economy and EVTOL - The low-altitude economy is projected to accelerate in 2025, with new regulations and platforms emerging to support the development of UAV services [23][24] - Companies involved in this sector, such as EHang and Yihang, are recommended for investment as the market expands [24]